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On the recordMay 4, 2011
There were arms directly near the door and my understanding is, he was right there and going to get those arms. So, you know, you really can't take a chance.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Senator Feinstein discusses the circumstances surrounding the killing of Osama bin Laden and the presence of arms in the compound.

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